Oak Tree in the College Valley, Northumberland National Park

Conservation

Rock Climbing at Simonside © NNPARock Climing at SimonsideFell Sandstone crags, including Simonside and Bowden Doors are popular for rock climbing.

Climbers, in general, are well aware of the need to respect the rock faces and the British Mountaineering Council issues a code of good practice.

There are opportunities to continue to work with groups to monitor and protect sites.

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